tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-50555384303786425892024-02-06T23:57:35.375-06:00Portrait Society of America MissouriThe purpose of the Portrait Society of America is to
foster and enhance an understanding of
the practice, techniques and applications of
traditional fine art portraiture and figurative works.Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-2406946390631719302010-02-01T06:19:00.000-06:002010-02-01T06:19:00.614-06:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; "><table class="MsoTableGrid" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="text-align: left; border-collapse: collapse; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; "><tbody><tr style="height: 178.2pt; "><td width="157" valign="top" style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; width: 117.55pt; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; height: 178.2pt; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent: -5.8pt; "><img onload="View.inlineImageLoaded(this,undefined,false)" border="0" width="146" height="205" id="Picture_x0020_11" src="http://email.secureserver.net/download.php?rand=270366&folder=INBOX&uid=1537&part=4&tnef_part=-1&aEmlPart=0&orig=cid%3Aimage003.jpg%4001CA6839.09FCD6B0&inline=1&filename=image003.jpg&type=image%2Fjpeg&encoding=base64&" alt="mckenzie_paul.jpg" wbeuser="shannon@shannonsportfolio.com" /><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: left; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.9pt; "><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black; ">Mary Beth McKenzie<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: left; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.9pt; "><i><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black; ">Paul</span></i><span style="font-size: 9pt; color: black; ">, Oil, 37” x 26”<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></p></td><td width="482" valign="top" style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; width: 361.25pt; background-image: initial; background-repeat: initial; background-attachment: initial; -webkit-background-clip: initial; -webkit-background-origin: initial; background-color: white; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; height: 178.2pt; background-position: initial initial; "><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(64, 49, 82); "><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">Upcoming Butler Exhibit Competition:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">Inspiring Figures: Celebrating Women’s Contribution to the</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">American Figurative Tradition</span><o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC0000;">Postmark Deadline: April 30, 2010</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; color: rgb(55, 42, 70); ">Exhibit Dates: September 12 – October 31, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 5pt; color: rgb(64, 49, 82); "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><i><span style="font-size: 12pt; ">Inspiring Figures</span></i><span style="font-size: 12pt; "> explores the distinctive influence of female artists and their continued importance in the development of American figurative art and portraiture. Opening September 12, 2010 at the Butler Institute of American Art, selected works from a juried competition juxtapose a collection of figures by historic and invited artists. Selected works will be awarded over $15,000 in cash and prizes, included in the exhibit at the prestigious Butler Institute, and in the full color catalog.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 12pt; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;"> </span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/ceciliabeaux/updates.htm" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000066;">http://www.portraitsociety.org/ceciliabeaux/updates.htm</span></a></span></p></td></tr></tbody></table></span>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-65626271885015161782010-01-01T06:15:00.003-06:002010-01-01T06:15:00.340-06:00Portrait Society of America's 12th Annual International Portrait Competition<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:12px;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; text-indent: -5.8pt; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-size:12pt;color:white;"><img onload="View.inlineImageLoaded(this,undefined,false)" border="0" width="148" height="201" id="Picture_x0020_8" src="http://email.secureserver.net/download.php?rand=963593&folder=INBOX&uid=1537&part=3&tnef_part=-1&aEmlPart=0&orig=cid%3Aimage002.jpg%4001CA6839.09FCD6B0&inline=1&filename=image002.jpg&type=image%2Fjpeg&encoding=base64&" alt="" />Rez.jpg" wbeuser="shannon@shannonsportfolio.com"></span><o:p></o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.9pt; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-size:9pt;color:black;">2009 Draper Grand Prize<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="left" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: left; text-indent: -0.9pt; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-size:9pt;color:black;">Joseph Todorovitch <span class="Apple-style-span" style=" ;font-size:15px;"><i><span style=" ;font-size:9pt;color:black;">Antiques</span></i><span style=" ;font-size:9pt;color:black;">, Oil, 46” x 34”</span></span></span></p></span><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#C00000;"><b><br /></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><b><span style=" color: rgb(192, 0, 0); font-size:12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:15px;"><span style=" ;font-size:9pt;color:black;"></span></span>12th Annual International Portrait Competition<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" color: rgb(192, 0, 0); font-size:12pt;">Postmark Deadline: March 1, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" color: rgb(192, 0, 0); font-size:12pt;">Exhibit Dates: April 22-25, 2010<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" color: rgb(192, 0, 0); font-size:5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-size:12pt;">This competition showcases the finest in portraiture and figurative art, today. Open to all artists, the top fifteen finalists are invited to exhibit their selected artwork at the prestigious <i>The Art of the Portrait</i> conference in Washington, D.C. Prizes total more than $50,000 and are presented at a Gala Banquet, Saturday, April 24, 2010.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="11pt" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; "><a target="_blank" href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/conference/competition.htm" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span style=" ;font-size:12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">http://www.portraitsociety.org/conference/competition.htm</span></span></a><span style=" ;font-size:12pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><b><span style=" color: rgb(192, 0, 0); font-size:12pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p></span>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-74623353930363819692009-12-21T14:44:00.001-06:002009-12-21T14:46:46.089-06:00<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 12px; border-collapse: collapse; "></span><tr><td width="698" colspan="3" valign="top" style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; width: 523.8pt; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 9pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">At this time of year, you may be considering donations to charities you support in the spirit of the season or in honor of your loved ones. We recently mailed you an Annual Appeal letter from the Portrait Society, and before you consider giving, we want to share what your donations do for the Portrait Society and for you. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">In recent months, several articles and news segments have appeared, offering tips and tricks for making your donations count. Stephanie AuWerter of <a href="http://SmartMoney.com/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; ">SmartMoney.com</a> and a guest on CBS News segment titled <i>Charitable Giving 101</i> explained, “In general, a good charity gives 75% or more of each donation to their cause.” <b>100% of your contribution stays within the Portrait Society. </b>We never use any professional or outside fundraising services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">Sandra Miniutti, a spokeswoman for nonprofit evaluator Charity Navigator tells readers to ask questions about their favorite charitable non-profits, “Consider, are they really fulfilling their mission?” <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><strong><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">We hope that you agree we are fulfilling our mission</span></strong><strong><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; font-weight: normal; "> </span></strong><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">to foster and enhance an understanding of the practice, techniques and applications of traditional fine art portraiture and figurative works<strong><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; font-weight: normal; ">with strong, diverse programs and publications that help artists like you. In 2009:<o:p></o:p></span></strong></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; "> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 1in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">17,400 copies of <i>International Artist </i>Magazine were mailed to members.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 1in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">11,940 issues of <i>The Art of the Portrait</i> Journal were printed and distributed.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 1in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">104 scholarships were offered to high school and college art students.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 1in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">364 artists’ work was critiqued through Portrait Society programs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 1in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">1,131 artists attended workshops, critiques, Conferences and Academies.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 1in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; text-indent: -0.25in; "><span style="font-family: Symbol; "><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">4,280 artists in 47 states were reached by the State Ambassador Program<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 22.5pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><b><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">73% of our Annual Budget is devoted to projects in support of our mission</span></b><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">, not administrative costs or general overhead. <strong><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; font-weight: normal; ">“Charities </span></strong>spending less than a third of their budget on program expenses are simply not living up to their missions,” <strong><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; font-weight: normal; ">advises Charity Navigator. </span></strong>We are encouraged that through our barebones budgeting the Portrait Society is able to continue providing these valuable programs and publications.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 22.5pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">“The majority of [charitable] giving this year came from individuals (75%),” a<strong><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; font-weight: normal; ">ccording to the AAFRC Trust for Philanthropy. </span></strong><b>Individuals like you sustain our organization</b> and give us the ability to continue offering you educational artistic resources.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">“<b>Concentrate your giving</b>. If you can't afford to give much, focus on just one or two charities that are important to you, so that your cash has a bigger impact,” suggests Barbara Luria Leopold of the Center on Philanthropy and Civil Society at the City University at New York. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 13.5pt; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">Please consider giving to the Portrait Society this holiday season. Your gift this Holiday Season helps us fulfill our mission by bringing quality educational resources, programs and literature to artists like you. Every donation makes a great impact, no matter how large or small.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">Thank you so much for your support,<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width="698" colspan="3" valign="top" style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; width: 523.8pt; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">Christine Egnoski<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">Executive Director<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">Portrait Society of America<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; ">P.S. For your convenience your tax deductible donation can be made through PayPal<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0.25in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; "> </span><a target="_blank" href="http://portraitsociety.org/donate.htm" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 255); text-decoration: underline; "><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; color: rgb(112, 48, 160); ">DONATE NOW</span></a><u><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; "> ON-LINE</span></u><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT', sans-serif; "> or use the form below to mail in your contribution.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></p></td></tr><tr><td width="698" colspan="3" valign="top" style="font-family: arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 9pt; width: 523.8pt; border-top-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-left-style: none; border-width: initial; border-color: initial; padding-top: 0in; padding-right: 5.4pt; padding-bottom: 0in; padding-left: 5.4pt; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0.05in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><span style="font-size: 9pt; ">The Portrait Society of America is a non-profit, charitable organization formed to foster and enhance the practice, aesthetics and applications of traditional fine art portraiture and figurative works. The Portrait Society is a registered charitable organization in the state of Florida<i>. </i>A copy of the official registration and financial information may be obtained from the division of consumer services by calling toll-free 800-435-7352 within Florida. Registration does not imply endorsement, approval, or recommendation by the state.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 1.7in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><o:p> </o:p></p><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:130%;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 15px;"><br /></span></span></div></td></tr>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-38888709787379070092009-12-02T18:12:00.003-06:002009-12-03T06:41:46.517-06:00Portrait Society of America's 5th Annual Members Only Competition<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-weight: normal; font-size:12px;"></span></b></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><b><span style=" ;font-size:12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">5th Annual Members Only Competition: </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">Portraits by Medium</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><o:p></o:p></span></i></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-size:12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">Postmark Deadline: December 14, 2009</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-size:12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">Exhibit Dates: April 22 – 25, 2010</span><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" color: rgb(118, 146, 60); font-size:5pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-size:12pt;">In its fifth year, the Annual Members Only Competition varies each year by subject or medium. This year members can choose their medium and enter in one or more categories: Drawing, Oil, Pastel, Sculpture and Watercolor. All winners will be recognized on the Portrait Society’s website, <i>The Art of the Portrait Journal</i>, featured in <i>International Artist</i> magazine and an image of their winning work will be shown at the annual conference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: justify; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif; "><a target="_blank" href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/membersonly-competitions.htm" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span style=" ;font-size:12pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">http://www.portraitsociety.org/membersonly-competitions.htm</span></span></a></p></span>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-69953208226310178312009-12-01T18:05:00.005-06:002009-12-01T18:18:16.390-06:00Portrait Society of America's 2009 Conference DVD<span class="Apple-style-span" style=" border-collapse: collapse; font-family:arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><b><span style="font-size:12pt;"><a href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">The Portrait Society of America’s conference DVD collection is now available to purchase online!</span></a></span></b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC6600;"> </span>Now, it’s easier than ever to experience highlights from the 2009 <i>Art of the Portrait</i> in the comfort of your very own home or studio. Enjoy presentations and studio demonstrations by acclaimed artists including:</p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 17px; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><b>Judith Carducci</b> – <i>People’s Choice Special Artist Demonstration in Pastels</i></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 17px; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><b>Daniel E. Greene, NA</b> – <i>Painting from Life: A Portrait in Oils</i></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 17px; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><b>Robert Liberace</b> – <i>The Expressive Portrait in Limited Palette</i></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 17px; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><b>Michael Shane Neal</b> – <i>Accuracy of an Impression</i></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0.5in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 17px; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-family:Symbol;"><span>·<span style="font: normal normal normal 7pt/normal 'Times New Roman'; "> </span></span></span><b>Mary Whyte</b> – <i>Watercolor Portraits: Past & Present</i></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><o:p> </o:p></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;">The conference DVDs are available for purchase at $62.50 each. Collect one, two, or all five DVDs to expand your range of knowledge by examining the legacy of watercolor portraiture, the precision and refinement of a tri-color palette, the skill of crafting a compelling portrait and the magic of painting in pastel. 100% of proceeds from DVD sales go directly to the Portrait Society of America by helping us serve our highest public purpose in providing you access to quality educational resources and experiences. </p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-size:7pt;"><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" align="center" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; text-align: center; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" color: rgb(23, 54, 93); font-size:13pt;">Read more about these fantastic DVDs we are offering this Holiday Season by visiting <b><a href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/" target="_blank" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">www.portraitsociety.org</span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#333399;">.</span></b><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=" ;font-size:13pt;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#000099;"> </span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;color:#17365D;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:17px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family:arial, verdana, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12px;"></span></span></span></p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;color:#17365D;"><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">These limited edition DVDs are now available to order by phone, mail, fax or to order securely online through PayPal for only $62.50 each. To order:</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-size:6pt;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"> </span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><b><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">Online with PayPal</span></span></b><b><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"> </span></span></b><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"> </span></span><b><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">PREFERED</span></span></b><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><br /></span></span><a target="_blank" href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/" style="text-decoration: underline; "><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">www.portraitsociety.org</span></span></a><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-size:4pt;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"> </span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><b><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">By Phone</span></span></b><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"> </span><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">TOLL FREE</span></i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><br />1-877-772-4321</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-size:4pt;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"> </span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="11pt" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">By Fax</span></span></b><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><br />850-222-7890</span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="11pt" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; "><span style="font-size:4pt;"><o:p><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"> </span></o:p></span></p><p class="MsoNoSpacing" face="Calibri, sans-serif" size="11pt" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; margin-left: 0in; "><b><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;">By Mail</span></span></b><span style="font-size:9pt;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color:#CC9933;"><br />Portrait Society of America<br />attn: Educational DVDs<br />P.O. Box 11272<br />Tallahassee, FL 32302</span></span></p></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:180%;color:#17365D;"></span><p></p>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-72711906275711227612009-08-14T20:36:00.007-05:002009-08-14T20:50:17.514-05:00Member Benefit - Slide CritiqueIn the<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">Journal of Portrait Society of Americ</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">a</span></span></span> (issue 44) on page 19 there is information about a <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 102, 0);">SLIDE CRITIQUE</span></span> available to members. If you missed it here is the information.<div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>1. Find the best reproduction of your work.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>2. Label and send in up to 3 digital images accompanied by 4 x 6" </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>prints or up to 3 slides labeled with your name, the title, size </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>and medium of work.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>3. Include your name, address, phone and email.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>4. Enclose the $35 critique fee, slides or digital images and prints </div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>with a self-addressed stamped envelope for return of materials.<br /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span>5. Mail your package to: Portrait Society of America<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> Attn: Carolyn Broadhead<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> P.O. Box 11272<br /></div><div><span class="Apple-tab-span" style="white-space:pre"> </span> Tallahassee, FL 32302<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You can use this member benefit as many times as you wish. All proceeds benefit the Portrait Society's scholarship fund and other educational programs. This is valuable feedback on your work. </div>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-71129075630751960202009-07-16T15:53:00.003-05:002009-07-16T16:13:22.625-05:00American Art Collector Magazine<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCGSO0c7PTWbewO4Cih6OofIDTCk4VESFnz2PV5e1AF3oleqRWa0kvs7mKcCL8wa-5aOH1Z2y4KBbnBlvHYpTyH4PIUx-3hEEg7QxXxiXT5bJKdHKpon1kGVbmUPI90JXK_SV8fejj7Rr/s1600-h/COVER.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDCGSO0c7PTWbewO4Cih6OofIDTCk4VESFnz2PV5e1AF3oleqRWa0kvs7mKcCL8wa-5aOH1Z2y4KBbnBlvHYpTyH4PIUx-3hEEg7QxXxiXT5bJKdHKpon1kGVbmUPI90JXK_SV8fejj7Rr/s400/COVER.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359167380752152690" /></a><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtdRChIMoHox_sXskRAY3WO9-9r3WrMmUUMlPpX0gdQTOXwOOSTYSo8eQe19aEVPcWaq3Wg0kNrquR-0CvjsXeUF-6A2xHpv-5-Ijkk4FbTpaFsdOVPJvBT7Rkfus4p6EcwQgdm4zgSQa/s1600-h/cover+2.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigtdRChIMoHox_sXskRAY3WO9-9r3WrMmUUMlPpX0gdQTOXwOOSTYSo8eQe19aEVPcWaq3Wg0kNrquR-0CvjsXeUF-6A2xHpv-5-Ijkk4FbTpaFsdOVPJvBT7Rkfus4p6EcwQgdm4zgSQa/s400/cover+2.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359167384469113602" /></a><div><br /></div><div>August 2009 Issue<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Obb2ocQ0Q585qkQ7VHA-lwIAuVjSlBl8RswXDdx0bR4OMLjvIuNqWAODV75pXDTyDstP5PRQ_EPH8sj1XlSzh64HW_B_bKL2SCwRxgslXkaFnfKgyf0nC5FoRi_hwY8xgKWLBQEwTrwi/s1600-h/cover+1.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 300px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Obb2ocQ0Q585qkQ7VHA-lwIAuVjSlBl8RswXDdx0bR4OMLjvIuNqWAODV75pXDTyDstP5PRQ_EPH8sj1XlSzh64HW_B_bKL2SCwRxgslXkaFnfKgyf0nC5FoRi_hwY8xgKWLBQEwTrwi/s400/cover+1.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5359167390780213650" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I just got my <span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">American Art Collector</span> magazine today in the mail. It has a couple of articles in it that will be of interest to you portrait society members. It specifically has<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"> </span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">an article by Christine Egnoski on The Portrait Society of America</span></span>. Check it out.</div>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-47252157659739531462009-06-16T14:10:00.001-05:002009-06-16T14:12:09.486-05:00Cecilia Beaux Forum<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: arial; font-size: 12px; "><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; font-weight: bold; ">Competition & Exhibition in 2010</span></span></b><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;"><span style="font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; "><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; ">Cecilia Beaux Forum will be partnering with the historic <b><span style="color:#333399;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-weight: bold; "><a target="_blank" href="http://www.butlerart.com/" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline; "><span style="color:#333399;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); ">Butler Institute of American Art</span></span></a></span></span></b> announced for its first exhibition honoring women artists whose work elevates modern portraiture and figurative art, to be held September 12 – October 31, 2010. The exhibition will include historic artworks from the <st1:city st="on"><st1:place st="on">Butler</st1:place></st1:city>’s collection, works by ten invited artists and selected artworks from a competition for contemporary women artists.<b><span style="font-weight: bold; "><o:p></o:p></span></b></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; font-weight: bold; "><o:p> </o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; ">Visit our website on or after <b><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; ">June 1, 2009</span></span></b><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); "> </span></span>for the competition prospectus to enter the juried portion of the Forum’s exhibition. <b><span style="color:#cc0000;"><span style="color: rgb(204, 0, 0); font-weight: bold; ">$15,000 in cash and prizes</span></span></b> will be awarded to top works in the competition.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; font-weight: bold; "><o:p> </o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><b><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; font-weight: bold; ">Join a Committee<o:p></o:p></span></span></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; ">Do you have experience fundraising or writing grants? Would you like to become more involved with the Cecilia Beaux Forum? The Forum Fundraising Committee is now looking for new members. Members of this committee will help identify potential donors, make recommendations on fundraising efforts and approach potential donors with sponsorship opportunities. If you are interested, please fill out the committee <b><u><span style="color:#333399;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 153); font-weight: bold; ">interest form</span></span></u></b> and email or fax it to the Portrait Society office.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; ">I hope this exciting news has sparked your interest. Please let me know if you have any questions about the Cecilia Beaux Forum or would like to become more involved.<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; "><o:p> </o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; ">With best regards,<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; "><img onload="View.inlineImageLoaded(this,undefined,false)" border="0" width="88" height="49" id="_x0000_i1025" src="http://email.secureserver.net/download.php?rand=665674&folder=INBOX&uid=1188&part=2&tnef_part=-1&aEmlPart=0&orig=cid%3AD99831586B72448C81C303FF3CEAED6A%40edgerton&inline=1&filename=image001.jpg&type=image%2Fjpeg&encoding=base64&" wbeuser="shannon@shannonsportfolio.com" /><o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; ">Lauren Harris<o:p></o:p></span></span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-top: 0in; margin-right: 0in; margin-left: 0in; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Times New Roman'; "><span style="font-family:Gill Sans MT;font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: 'Gill Sans MT'; ">Cecilia Beaux Forum Coordinator</span></span></p></span>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-3524296928310440672009-04-18T08:30:00.008-05:002009-04-18T08:46:20.962-05:00The Art of the Portrait Conference - Bid on a Masterwork Painting<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZkRw3117ai-2TjHLW7YxSERKxObxQqdEjp1qnGD2vaaCHMFIeFNzTEvPJ8JQxO_ng4o5crdRURF3gurkrw_lDAuhvYa9aHCUlrsSqTfyZqFmTqlWf6s-NkwzUZyRpmOVFazxsYrYr9Bg/s1600-h/image002.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 204px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNZkRw3117ai-2TjHLW7YxSERKxObxQqdEjp1qnGD2vaaCHMFIeFNzTEvPJ8JQxO_ng4o5crdRURF3gurkrw_lDAuhvYa9aHCUlrsSqTfyZqFmTqlWf6s-NkwzUZyRpmOVFazxsYrYr9Bg/s400/image002.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5326023890994371506" /></a><br />In just a few days, we will be seeing many of you at the 11th annual The Art of the Portrait conference, and we’re hosting a new and exciting event, Thursday, April 23, 2009, which we want you all to experience. On opening night, fifteen top artists from around the country will gather in the Grand Ballroom for a “Face Off,” painting together from live models for attendees.<br /><br />Now you can own an artwork by one or more of these artists: Laurel Boeck, Jason Bouldin, Scott Burdick, Wende Caporale, Judith Carducci, Vasudeo Kamath, Ann Manry Kenyon, Robert Liberace, Ying-He Liu, Thomas Nash, Rich Nelson, Paul Newton, Anthony Ryder, Chris Saper, and Dawn Whitelaw!<br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"><br /></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><a href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/conference/auction.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Friday morning at 8:00 a.m., the Silent Auction for the demonstration artworks kicks off.</span></span></span></span></span></span></a></span><a href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/conference/auction.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"> </span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span><span style="font-weight:bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><a href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/conference/auction.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"> We’re inviting you to take part, whether you are in attendance or at your home or studio, simply by visiting our website to view the paintings and place your bids or visiting Lake Thoreau Room at the conference. Visit our website on Thursday, April 23 after 9:00 p.m. to view the artworks.</span></span></span></span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal; "><a href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/conference/auction.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"> </span></span></span></span></span></a></span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><a href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/conference/auction.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Bids will be accepted both on-site and via telephone bidding. Even if you are not in attendance you can bid from home just follow the steps on our website.</span></span></span></span></span></a></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);"> </span></span></span></span><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/conference/auction.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">Place your Silent Auction bids before 4:45 p.m. on Saturday, April 25. Winners will be announced Sunday, April 26, 2009 at 9:00 a.m.</span></a><br /><br />If you are attending the <a href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/conference/agenda.htm"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">conference</span></a>, also be sure to cast your vote for your favorite FaceOff artwork also in the Lake Thoreau Room. The FaceOff People’s Choice winner will demonstrate on the Mainstage, Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m.<br /><br />Even in this challenging economy our conference attendance and membership numbers remain steady, which we see as an encouraging affirmation of our members’ dedication to the arts. We hope you will take part in the Silent Auction and continue supporting the Portrait Society’s educational mission. All proceeds help directly sustain our educational programs and scholarships for young artists.</div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102); line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Thanks to Mississippi Ambassador, George Holmes for bringing our attention to this. </span></span></span><br /></div>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-60272885726823766972009-04-16T12:45:00.007-05:002009-04-18T08:49:28.903-05:00Art Renewal Center ARC - Step by Step Painting<div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-style: italic; line-height: 20px; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Note: This is for your information and enjoyment and is not promoted or endorsed by the Portrait Society of America.</span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 51, 102); font-style: italic; line-height: 20px; font-size:10px;"> </span><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCr-caznu5jQRgK4INz8Q1gUTcydfIJ7htG2llkqlGVJ088CBf13lyf96RbJWFCbLjees82v5bLHkud0QGRzwMVgsESv0-nGxPCjJTzkqTmUD_O2jkjB4ra0f0kQlMfE6L8nN92qggCv8d/s1600-h/Picture+1.png"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 257px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCr-caznu5jQRgK4INz8Q1gUTcydfIJ7htG2llkqlGVJ088CBf13lyf96RbJWFCbLjees82v5bLHkud0QGRzwMVgsESv0-nGxPCjJTzkqTmUD_O2jkjB4ra0f0kQlMfE6L8nN92qggCv8d/s400/Picture+1.png" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325346976870971906" /></a><br /><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.artrenewal.org/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">Art Renewal Center</span></span></a><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><br /></span></div><a href="http://www.blogger.com/We%20are%20pleased%20to%20publish%20An%20Outline%20of%20the%20Method%20Used%20to%20Paint%20the%20Live%20Model%20at%20the%20Angel%20Academy%20of%20Art,%20Florence,%20Italy%20that%20has%20been%20contributed%20to%20ARC,%20showing%20step%20by%20step%20the%20process%20that%20Angel%20Academy%20students%20use%20to%20achieve%20their%20excellent%20results."><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">"We are pleased to publish An Outline of the Method Used to Paint the Live Model at the Angel Academy of Art, Florence, Italy that has been contributed to ARC, showing step by step the process that Angel Academy students use to achieve their excellent results."</span></span></span></a><br /><br /><div><a href="http://www.artrenewal.org/articles/2009/PaintingMethod/Angel-Painting-Method.pdf"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">Michael John Angel - 6 steps</span></a></div><div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 102);">Thanks to Mississippi Ambassador, George Holmes for bringing our attention to this. </span></span></span><br /></div>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-25861037328798566552009-03-14T13:13:00.007-05:002009-03-14T13:32:07.041-05:00Call for Artists - Starting Back: Portraiture<span style="font-style:italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:x-small;">Note: This is for your information and enjoyment and is not promoted or endorsed by the Portrait Society of America. </span></span><br /><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">Staring Back: Portraiture<br /></span></span></span></span></span>Deadline for Submissions: March 25, 2009<br />Exhibition Dates: April 28 - May 31, 2009<br />Artist Reception: Friday May 1, 5:00-9:00pm<div><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: bold;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size:large;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">Sixth Street Gallery<br /></span></span></span></span></span>105 West Sixth Street<br />Vancouver, WA 98660<br />Wednesday - Sunday: noon-5pm</div><div><br />Call to Artists<br />For more information regarding submitting an entry to an upcoming show at Sixth Street Gallery, please contact our Show Coordinator, Traci: tracimatt4@msn.com<br /><br /><br />THE ART OF PORTRAITURE<br /><br />A historical look at the art of portraiture show a transition in not only the subject and style, but also the goal of the artist. From portrayals of stature, to depictions that provide reflective glimpses that reveal personality and mood, the role of the artist has always been more than just a mimic of nature. Contemporary artists continue to push the definition of the portrait. Staring Back looks to honor this transformation and highlight the ever-expanding scope and definition of the art of portraiture. This juried exhibition will be open to all media ad interpretations.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.sixthstreetgallery.com/StaringBackMay2009.pdf">Follow this link for more information and submission forms: http://www.sixthstreetgallery.com/StaringBackMay2009.pdf</a></div>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-79544770850212649202009-02-27T17:55:00.009-06:002009-03-06T09:22:48.386-06:00Article- At the National Gallery<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxDeYYL_GevVg5q86rJKGpbbZQLr-Iv3EECLf4kT61a5XLrDlCoBtOITBdQcQFFAHZH1qf8F6DXj4McZNbAZcthOBOENbiyDWBQsz9QpZ4Wip0ThQoh0TxGm0EFsr2Fgnf4AKko-OICGGM/s1600-h/camp01_2105_01.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 318px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxDeYYL_GevVg5q86rJKGpbbZQLr-Iv3EECLf4kT61a5XLrDlCoBtOITBdQcQFFAHZH1qf8F6DXj4McZNbAZcthOBOENbiyDWBQsz9QpZ4Wip0ThQoh0TxGm0EFsr2Fgnf4AKko-OICGGM/s400/camp01_2105_01.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5307632853061829410" /></a><div>Ingres' Portrait of the Comtess de Tournon 1812</div><div><br />LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS 4 March 1999<br />Peter Campbell<br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"><a href="http://www.lrb.co.uk/v21/n05/camp01_.html"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);">Article - At the National Gallery</span></span></a><br /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><br />Portraits by Ingres: Image of an Epoch edited by Gary Tinterow and Philip Conisbee<br />Velázquez: The Technique of Genius by Jonathan Brown and Carmen Garrido</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;"><br /></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Forwarded by Herb Mays - Portrait Society National Coordinator of Ambassadors </span></span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic; "><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(204, 153, 51);"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-small;">Not Sponsored by The Portrait Society of America</span></span></span></div>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5055538430378642589.post-89901142062084972142009-02-25T22:30:00.007-06:002009-02-25T22:49:48.673-06:00The Art of the Portrait Conference<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCqFvEQ8IH5utKPuwQzVlRq9cIiYyzzRW0RHENCMj1ViIWB1WNzdStjlCGNJmByFN6LJCktBNZO6039DcjF0N9hS7nSpoIxiODRCDcMelyxRbj8jTHUAijR5CQ-UhrFWjkcp1Atzxpz3sj/s1600-h/PSA+2009+Conf+Cover.jpg"><img style="float:right; margin:0 0 10px 10px;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 255px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCqFvEQ8IH5utKPuwQzVlRq9cIiYyzzRW0RHENCMj1ViIWB1WNzdStjlCGNJmByFN6LJCktBNZO6039DcjF0N9hS7nSpoIxiODRCDcMelyxRbj8jTHUAijR5CQ-UhrFWjkcp1Atzxpz3sj/s400/PSA+2009+Conf+Cover.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5306962690882673090" /></a><br />Washington, D. C. <br />April 23 - 26, 2009<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Agenda, Registration, Conference FAQ, <br />Past Conferences, and Competition Entry are all found online at <a href="http://www.portraitsociety.org/conference/agenda.htm"><br />Portrait Society of <br />America's website.</a>Studio Gal Shannonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02703492779464998145noreply@blogger.com0